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"If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way."--Bertrand Russell

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Recently, the Democratic candidates for office had to opportunity to address the same sex marriage issue in front of a bunch of gays and lesbians. There was more backpedaling than at a Michael Jackson concert and more tiptoing since "So You Think You Can Dance". Except for the longshot candidates, all the candidates came down squarely on the fence of the issue: preferring "civil unions' over "marriage." This way, they can tell us breeders that they oppose same sex marriage, while still wooing the Gay Vote. This is called "having your cake and eating it, too."

However you feel about Bush, at least he takes a stand. These guys stick their finger in their mouths, then hold it up on the wind to see which way it's blowing. And Kudos to Kucinich and Gravel for taking a stand, even if it costs them votes.

For the record, I support gay marriage. But I'm not Gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

For any of you Lefties who are disappointed that your candidate pirouetted around the issue, there is a reason. Over at 10 Zen Monkeys, they posted a list of issues candidates shouldn't talk about. If you don't want to click the link, here's an incomplete summary of the things to be danced around:

Homosexuality

Sex (With the exception of Bill Clinton, no President is allowed to enjoy, have, or encourage others to have sex. In fact, AmeriKKKa should be sexless, lest everyone turn into perverts.)

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Jeff Holt was born in Brownwood, Texas, a seventh generation Texan, and Thirteenth generation American.

He has lived in Fredericksburg, Texas, most of his life. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1980, Nagasaki Weslyan Junior College in Isahaya, Japan in 1985, Schreiner College (now University) in 1987, and University of Texas Graduate School in 1989.